David Baskerville Sheets: McKeown Genealogy

1939 - 2000 (60 years)

Generation: 1

David Baskerville Sheets was born on 23 Aug 1939 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California (son of Millard Owen Sheets and Mary Baskerville); died on 31 May 2000 in Irvine, Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

Other Events:

Occupation: artist, furniture designer, art gallery owner

Notes:

LKH note:
In 1980 David Sheets changed his surname to include his wife's surname: David Stary-Sheets.

David Stary-Sheets; Furniture Designer, Art Dealer
David Stary-Sheets, 60, former creator of custom furniture who became an art dealer and expert on the California Regionalist movement. The son of premier Southern California realist painter Millard Sheets, he had operated Stary-Sheets Fine Art Gallery with his wife, Susan, for the last decade. First in Irvine and since 1996 in Laguna Beach, the gallery focused on his custom furniture and on work by the California Regionalist or California Style artists who worked largely in watercolors in the 1920s through ‘40s. Stary-Sheets became a prominent figure in the arts community--lecturing, writing widely and acting as curator for exhibits on the Realist painters. The couple lent paintings from their own collection to boost new museums such as the Irvine Fine Arts Center in 1993 and in 1997-98 were curators of “California Style: 1930s and ‘40s.” That exhibit, organized for the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, was also displayed at the Orange County Museum of Art and the Ventura County Museum of History and Art. Born in Claremont, David Sheets was educated at the Webb School, Claremont Men’s College, Chaffey College and San Diego State. He worked briefly as a loan officer and built custom homes before turning to designing and building furniture. In the 1970s he co-founded a furniture company, Woodworks Builds Dynamite Furniture, based in Ontario, Calif. Sheets hyphenated his surname after marrying Susan Stary in 1980. The couple, who started an art gallery when they lived in Northern California, were active in several arts and cultural groups in Orange County. Among those was Stop-Gap, a theatrical company dealing with social problems. Stary-Sheets was a co-founder of the Fine Art Dealers Assn. and served as president of the national group from 1994 to 1996. On May 31 in Irvine.
Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California. 7 June 2000.

David Stary-Sheets
An Anchor Bay memorial service is pending for David Stary-Sheets, a noted art dealer and former Gualala resident, who died at his home in Irvine on May 31, at the age of 60.
Born August 23, 1939, in Claremont, California, he graduated from Webb School for Boys and attended Claremont Mens College, Chaffey College, and San Diego State University. After college, he built custom homes and began designing and building furniture. In 1980, he married Susan Stary and moved to Gualala where he crafted one-of-a-kind custom furniture for clients, both locally and nationally.
Through his close relationship with his artist father, the late Millard Sheets, and exposure to the artists in Southern California, he developed special appreciation for the field of art history known as California Regionalism, which focused on art in California in the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s. He became a recognized authority in that field, and he and his wife Susan opened Stary-Sheets Fine Art in Gualala, which specialized in the California Regionalists. The gallery also showcased David’s custom furniture.
While living in Gualala, David Stary-Sheets was a strong supporter of Gualala Arts, chairing several shows and helping to create the Gualala Arts Center.
In 1990, David Stary-Sheets became a full-time art dealer. He and Susan relocated the Stary-Sheets Find Art Gallery to Southern California, first in Irvine, and then in Laguna Beach.
He also c-founded the Fine Art Dealers Association, with members nationwide. He served as president for two years.
Mr. Stary-Sheets is survived by his wife of 20 years, Susan Stary-Sheets; his son, David Revel Sheets; daughter, Peggy Swegle and son-in law Randy Swegle and their children Caitlyn and Max Swegle; brothers Owen Sheets and his wife Jacqueline Brittain, Tony Sheets and his wife Flower, sister Carolyn Owen-Towle and husband Tom, 22 nieces and nephews, and 12 great-nieces and nephers.
In addition to a memorial service to be scheduled at Barking Rocks in Anchor Bay, a memorial service will be held in mid-summer at Scripps College.
Independent Coast Observer, Gualala, California. Friday, 9 June 2000.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99472242/david-stary-sheets

Generation: 2

Millard Owen Sheets was born on 24 Jun 1907 in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California; died on 31 Mar 1989 in Gualala, Mendocino County, California; was buried in First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, San Diego, San Diego County, California.

Other Events:

Occupation: art professor
Occupation: artist, water color painter
Census: 1940, San Jose, Los Angeles County, California

Notes:

Famed watercolor artist Millard Sheets, 81
Associated Press
Gualala, Mendocino Co. – Millard Owen Sheets, a well-known artist who helped develop the California school of watercolor, died at his home on the Mendocino coast. He was 81.
Mr. Sheets, who had been ill for several years before his death Friday, was a painter and muralist recognized for his evocative landscapes. His work hangs in 46 museums in 15 states nationwide.
Since he began his career at age 16 with an exhibit at the Laguna Beach Art Association in 1923, Mr. Sheets has made an imprint in the art world with more than 100 murals and mosaics and has designed about 100 buildings.
Mr. Sheets, who graduated in 1939 frpm the Chouinard School of Art in Los Angeles, served as professor art, then chairman of the art department, at Scripps College in Claremont for 26 years.
Mr. Sheets, who also served as director of the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles from 1950-56, had several books published and worked as a war correspondent for Life Magazine in the India- Burma war from 1943-44.
In the early 1960s, Mr. Sheets traveled to Turkey and the Soviet Union as an art specialist for the U.S. State Department.
His works include “Christ the Teacher” on the library tower at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., 1964; mosaics for the Dome of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C., 1969; mosaic façade at the Detroit Public Library, 1960; and two tile murals-façade in the Los Angeles City Hall, 1972.
One of his final works was a large painted mural for the Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Mr. Sheets had one-man art shows in Milch Galleries, New York, 1935-36, London Gallery of Arthur Tooth and Sone, 1964; Monterey, Mexico, 1971; Kennedy Galleries, new York 1978, ’80, ’82; and a retrospective show at the Stary-Sheets Art Gallery in his hometown of Gualala in 1987.
Mr. Sheets’ published books include “West African Journal’, 1980; and “Your Drawing is a Measure of Your Mind, “ 1983. A 1983 biography, “Millard Sheets” One Man Renaissance,” was written by Janice Lovoos.
Mr. Sheets is survived by his wife, Mary; and four children, Owen Sheets of Hilo, Hawaii; Carolyn Owen-Towle of San Diego; David Stary-Sheets of Gualala; and Tony Sheets of Sebastopol.
The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California. Sunday, 2 April 1989.

Name:
son of John Gosper Sheets

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222945145/millard-owen-sheets

Millard married Mary Baskerville on 28 Apr 1930 in Los Angeles County, California. Mary (daughter of Harry Herbert Baskerville and Mary Edna Dalton) was born on 23 Aug 1909 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 21 May 2000 in Gualala, Mendocino County, California; was buried in First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, San Diego, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Baskerville was born on 23 Aug 1909 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California (daughter of Harry Herbert Baskerville and Mary Edna Dalton); died on 21 May 2000 in Gualala, Mendocino County, California; was buried in First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, San Diego, San Diego County, California.

Notes:

Mary Baskerville Sheets
A private memorial service will be held for Mary Baskerville Sheets, who died on May 21, 2000, at the age of 90.
The widow of internationally-recognized artist Millard Sheets, she was an inventive woman who wrote and illustrated books for her children, kept journals of her and Millard’s travels, and sewed masterpieces in stitchery. She created a beautiful home environment, which for over half a century, was a magnet for countless friends and relatives.
Friends remember her as a well-read, urbane and witty conversationalist, the tables she set for her guests were objects of beauty matched by her cuisine.
She made her husband and family the center of her life, ensuring that all would thrive. In her later years, though ailing, she continued to radiate an innate gracious, loving spirit.
She is survived by her four children, Millard Owen Sheets, Jr. of Hawaii, Carolyn S. Owen Towle, of San Diego, David Stary-Sheets of Irvine, California, and John A. (Tony) Sheets of Sebastopol; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorial gifts tin her name be made to Redwood Coast Medical Services of Gualala, or Gualala Arts.
Independent Coast Observer, Gualala, California. Friday, 26 May 2000.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222945138/mary-sheets

Children:

1. David Baskerville Sheets was born on 23 Aug 1939 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California; died on 31 May 2000 in Irvine, Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

Generation: 3

Harry Herbert Baskerville was born on 30 Aug 1880 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 13 Aug 1949 in Los Angeles County, California.

Harry married Mary Edna Dalton on 25 Apr 1905 in Los Angeles County, California. Mary (daughter of George John Dalton and Sarah Elizabeth Parker) was born on 2 Aug 1884 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 25 Jul 1975 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Edna Dalton was born on 2 Aug 1884 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California (daughter of George John Dalton and Sarah Elizabeth Parker); died on 25 Jul 1975 in Los Angeles County, California.

Notes:

Baskerville, Mary E., widow of Harry H. Baskerville, beloved mother of Elizabeth Baskerville McNaughton of Pebble Beach, Calif., Charles D. Baskerville of Pasadena, Mary Baskerville Sheets of Gualala, Calif., and Harry H. Baskerville Jr. of Altadena; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Born in Los Angeles, August 2, 1884, passed away July 25, 1975.
Memorial service Monday 11 a.m. at Ivy Chapel in Evergreen Cemetery. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A scholarship fund has been established in memory of Mary E. Baskerville by the American Baptist Women Scholarship Fund. Contributions should be sent to First Baptist Church Foundation, 75 North Marengo Ave., Pasadena. Pierce Brothers’ Alhambra, directors.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California. Saturday, 26 July 1975.

Children:

Elizabeth Florence Baskerville was born on 19 Jan 1906 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 19 Jul 1991 in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.
Charles Dalton Baskerville was born on 6 Nov 1907 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 29 Dec 1989 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
3. Mary Baskerville was born on 23 Aug 1909 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 21 May 2000 in Gualala, Mendocino County, California; was buried in First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, San Diego, San Diego County, California.
Harry Herbert Baskerville was born on 22 Aug 1912 in Los Angeles County, California; died on 8 Jan 2000 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.

Generation: 4

14.

George John Dalton was born on 27 Jul 1836 in Greater London, England; died on 24 Jan 1899 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Other Events:

Occupation: orchardist
Census: 1880, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

Notes:

Funeral of George Dalton
A Well-known Pioneer Buried In Evergreen Cemetery
The remains of the late George Dalton were laid to rest this afternoon in Evergreen Cemetery after services conducted at the family residence on East Washington street.
Mr. Dalton was born in England in 1836, and came to California in 1851; he was connected with the firm of Hellman, Haas & Co. from its establishment, and its success is attributed by members of the firm in large part to his efficient services. He was married in 1875 and leaves a widow and two children, a son of 21 and a daughter of 14. There is a large estate, mostly in fruit orchard.
Of him Mr. Herman W. Hellman says: “I have know him nearly forty years and always found him the acme of promptness, sincerity and integrity.”
Los Angeles Evening Express, Los Angeles, California. Thursday, 26 January 1899.

Dalton – George Dalton, born in Loudere, Eng., July 27, 1836; died January 24, 1899. Funeral from the late residence, East Washington street Thursday, January 26 at 2:30 o’clock. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends invited.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California. Wednesday, 25 January 1899.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69073512/george-john-dalton

George married Sarah Elizabeth Parker in 1875 in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. Sarah (daughter of John Brown Parker and Mary Catherine Perry) was born on 6 May 1854 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 9 Apr 1941 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

15.

Sarah Elizabeth Parker was born on 6 May 1854 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio (daughter of John Brown Parker and Mary Catherine Perry); died on 9 Apr 1941 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Notes:

Last remaining founder of the First Christian Church of Los Angeles, and the wife of pioneer citrus grower and civic leader in Los Angeles. She came to Los Angeles in 1875. Her uncle was W.H. Perry, founder of the DWP, (buried nearby) and her father was John Parker, the first justice of the peace at Pomona. She died at her home at 1156 W. 55th St, L.A.

Sarah Dalton Passes at 86
Last Surviving Charter Member of First Christian Church Dies
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Dalton, 86, last surviving charter member of the First Christian Church of Los Angeles and past director of the Y.W.C.A., died yesterday at her home, 1156 W. 55th St., after a long illness.
Born in Zanesville, O., Mrs. Dalton came to California in 1874. She was married at Spadra in 1875 and came to Los Angeles. She was the widow of George J. Dalton, pioneer citrus grower and civic leader.
Mrs. Dalton’s father was John B. Parker, first justice of the peace at Pomona, and her uncle was W.H. Perry, who owned the waterworks here and which he later sold to the city.
She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Harry H. Baskerville; a brother, Perry B. Parker; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Bresee Bros. & Gillette. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California. Thursday, 10 April 1941.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40235251/sarah-dalton

Notes:

Married:
Married in Spadra, a town in California founded in 1866 but no longer a recognized location. It is within modern day Pomona.

Children:

Frederick Parker Dalton was born on 8 Aug 1876 in California; died on 7 Aug 1939 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
7. Mary Edna Dalton was born on 2 Aug 1884 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 25 Jul 1975 in Los Angeles County, California.

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David Baskerville Sheets